Why does a standard shot of liquor have so many calories for its relatively small size?
In: Chemistry
Because alcohol itself (ethanol) has a lot of calories. Imagine it being like sugar syrup. It’s jazzy liquid carbs. And liquor is like 40% alcohol, so the calories rack up quickly.
*I know ethanol is in its own category and isn’t actually a carbohydrate, but this is ELI5 and EtOH is closer to sugars than it is to protein or fat.
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